Welcome to the Makassar cruise port guide. Makassar or formerly known as Ujung Padang until the president changed it again in the 90’s. Both names are still being used today. Makassar is the a large town on the island of Sulawesi. This could be the most unusual island you can come across in Indonesia. Burial rituals, food and language here are all different compared to other islands. Makassar lies all the way in the southern part of the island. Here we find a rich history of cultures that all fought for the power and monopoly in the area. We also find a beautiful city that is full of possibilities. Tour around by trishaw or taxi to get a feel for the place.

When the ship is docked this will be your view. The dock is right in the middle of town.

This is the cruise terminal of Makassar. Inside are limited facilities.

The terminal provides free wi-fi.

From the ship you can already spot the freelance taxis. Negotiate the fare for a customised taxi tour.

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Cruise Port Guide Makassar – Indonesia: docked

Cruise ships dock at Makassar’s Soekarna Hatta Harbor. You will “nd the cruise dock o!ers a cruise terminal with limited facilities. There is wi-” and some representatives of the city and perhaps some souvenir vendors, but that is about it. The city centre of Makassar is within walking distance. Your ship will be right in the middle of town. There are some some sights to the north, east and south. That means that walking might not be the best idea with these distances and humidity. Most people opt for a taxi to go on a tour out of town and people staying in town can opt for a rickshaw.

Taxis in Makassar

You will find freelance taxis at the exit of the port. Freelance taxis are not the official ones, but vehicles owned by individuals who are at the cruise terminal to sell taxi tours. Expect to pay about 50 dollars for half a day of sightseeing depending on your negotiation skills. In whole of Indonesia the Blue Bird taxi company is the o#cial one, but not in Makassar. They do have metered taxis but they either have a dark blue or yellow colour. The price ranges a bit.

Trishaw

The bicycle taxi or trishaw is also a great way to get around Makassar. These vehicles can take you all over town and they are rather cheap. Negotiate before stepping in and know that a reasonable price is about 10 US dollar per hour of sightseeing. If you are very ambitious you can “t 2 people in 1 trishaw.

Destination and distance from port:

Fort Rotterdam = 1,5 km south
Pelabuhan Paotere = 3 km north
Pasar Terong = 3 km east
Bantimurung waterfall = 38 km north east